Sakaiminato Station
I came to Sakaiminato Station this morning.
I went to Yonago Station from Matsue Station and changed to Sakaiminato Station.
For those who only know Tokyo, it’s a fairly local train.
Train decorated with characters
All of Sakaiminato’s trains are decorated with Shigeru Mizuki’s characters.
Manga artist Shigeru Mizuki
Shigeru Mizuki (deceased) is a famous Japanese manga artist.
His most famous work is ”Gegege no Kitaro”.
It is a manga that features Japanese monsters as characters.
It was also made into a TV anime and became very popular.
Mr. Mizuki was born here in Sakaiminato.
Characters created by Shigeru Mizuki
Characters created by Shigeru Mizuki
Characters holding a world peace conference.
Mizuki Shigeru Road
There are bronze statues of Mizuki’s characters all over the small shopping street.
It’s hard to see them all.
The famous Kitaro
The famous Medama Oyaji
These two figures are Gegege no Kitaro and his father, Medama Oyaji.
Shigeru Mizuki’s exhibit
The entire town is filled with Mizuki’s works.
Enjoy the bounty of the Sea of Japan. Sushi.
Sushi Hito tose
This is a sushi restaurant right next to Sakaiminato Station.
It’s called Hitotose.
I stopped in because I couldn’t find anywhere else to eat.
It’s a conveyor belt sushi restaurant.
You can get cheap sushi.
They say they mainly serve sushi made with fish caught in the Sea of Japan.
Sushi Hito tose
The menu is just text, but don’t worry.
You actually order using an electronic tablet.
You can see what kind of sushi you want and choose it.
Sushi Hito tose
It’s a fish called Kinki. It’s very fatty and delicious.
Sushi Hito tose
It’s a fish I don’t know the name of, but it’s delicious.
Sushi Hito tose
The crabs from this region are famous, though I think they are frozen.
Freezing is safer as it kills parasites and bacteria.
Moved to Mt. Daisen
Japanese trains and buses are punctual, even in rural areas, which is a great thing.
From Sakaiminato station, I returned to Yonago Station and then took a bus to Mt. Daisen.
Look at the sky.
It’s a perfect day for mountain climbing.
Gentle slope
The slope gets steeper and steeper
Although climbing a mountain this time, my goal is not to reach the summit, but to reach the inner sanctuary of Ogamiyama Shrine.
The climb goes through the forest so it’s quite cool.
Daisenji temple
This is the entrance to Daisenji Temple.
You can also enter from here.
A donation of about 300 yen is required.
Oogamiyama Okumiya
Oogamiyama Okumiya
This is the entrance to the inner shrine of Ogamiyama Shrine.
It takes about 30 minutes to walk through the forest.
It feels cool even in midsummer because it is in the shade.
Please be careful of animals such as bears as you walk.
Recharge your energy at a delicious yakiniku restaurant in Kurayoshi
Seisyun Cola
From Ogami Shrine, I took a bus to Daisenguchi Station and then a train to Kurayoshi Station.
This restaurant is located at the north exit of Kurayoshi Station.
It is a yakiniku restaurant called Gyuou.
Almost raw meat
Look at this delicious meat.
It’s almost raw.
It’s just seared on the surface to sterilize it.
The deliciousness will permeate your tired body.
Yam Kimchi
This kimchi is made from yams, a local specialty of the region.
Yakiniku booth
The yakiniku booth feels like a private space.
There are two types of sauce, both quite salty.
It’s a seasoning for people who drink alcohol.
Wasabi, garlic, salt, etc. are also available.
Specially selected Manyo beef ribs
This is a restaurant where you can enjoy “Manyo Beef”, the finest beef produced in the Tottori region.
Specially selected kalbi and other dishes simply melt on your tongue.
It’s an artistic taste.
What is Manyo Beef?
The journey continues.
I will stay in Kurayoshi tonight.
I put some painkillers on my legs before going to bed to avoid muscle pain.
Genesis 9:3
Every moving thing that lives shall be food for you. And as I gave you the green plants, I give you everything.